Cleethorpes Coastguard issues safety warning over wave-dodging
It's after a call-out last night
Cleethorpes Coastguard has responded to an incident on the North Promenade, after a report from a member of the public raised concerns about two individuals potentially putting themselves at risk, by dodging waves on the slipway during adverse weather conditions.
Humber Coastguard tasked the team after being contacted by the informant, who drove to the Coastguard Station to report the incident before returning to the scene. Upon arrival, the team could not initially confirm whether the individuals had left the slipway or been washed into the water by waves splashing over the sea wall.
Searches were conducted around the slipway, along the North Wall towards Suggitt’s Lane footbridge, and back along the North Promenade towards the Pier. However, searches on land and in the water proved negative due to difficult conditions, including strong winds, rough seas, and poor visibility.
During the search, several people arrived at the scene. Coastguard officers identified the individuals initially reported as a 17 year-old male and an 18 year-old female in one of the arriving vehicles.
The Coastguard provided words of advice, explaining how their actions had endangered their lives and potentially risked further lives, including emergency responders such as the Coastguard, RNLI lifeboat crew, and helicopter teams.
A spokesperson for Cleethorpes Coastguard said, “We understand that watching waves crash over the sea wall can be exciting, and many people enjoy taking photographs. However, we urge people to not put their lives or the lives of others at risk just for the sake of taking a photo or dodging waves.”
The team thanked the informant for reporting, noting that the incident concluded safely and the involvement of further emergency responders was avoided.
Residents are reminded Cleethorpes Coastguard Station is not manned around the clock, as all team members are volunteers and respond when paged by the Bridlington control room.
If you see anyone in danger or difficulty on the coastline, in the mud, or in the water, you are urged to dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard. If possible, remain on the scene, keep sight of the individuals in difficulty, and await assistance.